A massive strike by weaving unit workers in Surat's Pandesara and Bhestan has forced 1,500 units to shut down. Nearly 15,000 workers demand higher wages after failed negotiations. Read the full story.
A retaining wall collapse at a Surat construction site forced the evacuation of 192 apartments in Shiv Residency. Authorities suspend licenses of architect, engineer, and developer. Read for details.
A 10-15-foot-deep cavity emerged on a Surat road near the metro corridor, causing alarm. Officials attribute it to loose backfilling from utility work, not tunnelling. Read the full report on the safety measures taken.
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Surat for allegedly creating and posting AI-generated explicit content of a woman teacher on Instagram. Police say the act was revenge for a past incident. Read the full details.
A dispute over entry time at Navsari Agricultural University turned fatal as a security guard stabbed a labourer eight times. The accused fled the scene. Read the full details.
DCB police arrest robbery convict Mehul Bhatti after 3-night covert op. Surat CP also invokes PASA against 30 habitual offenders. Read the full story.
A 41-year-old territory manager in Vijayawada was duped of Rs 28.79 lakh in a sophisticated online investment fraud via WhatsApp groups promising high returns. Police are investigating.
A Surat police officer shot a murder accused in the leg after he allegedly attacked the team with stones and tried to snatch a service pistol during transport from Ahmedabad. Details inside.
The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) prepares for its third season in Surat from Jan 9-Feb 6, 2026. With new teams, a Porsche 911 MVP prize, and rising stars, the league is now firmly embedded in India's sporting landscape.
Gujarat govt bans storage & sale of tobacco rolling paper, citing toxic chemicals & rising youth drug abuse. Police conduct raids in Surat, Vadodara. Details inside.
SMC health officials inspect ponk stalls across Surat, collect 12 samples of vada and sev. Action planned under Food Safety Act after lab reports. Read the full story.
A major fire at Riza Gems in Surat's Kapodra area trapped night shift workers. Swift action by firefighters led to the safe rescue of all 60 employees. Read the full report.
The Surat Diamond Bourse, the world's largest office building, remains mostly empty years after launch. Discover the challenges and future plans for this Rs 3,200 crore hub.
Surat SOG police raided three hookah outlets in City Light, seizing 738 hookahs, including AK-47 shaped designs. Three owners detained. Details on the crackdown inside.
Shiva Takla, main accused in a Dec 2 double murder, was shot in the leg after assaulting police and trying to snatch an officer's revolver during transport. Read the full details.
A Bengaluru woman was digitally arrested by cybercriminals posing as police, forcing her to sell property and take loans to pay Rs 2.05 crore. Learn about this sophisticated cybercrime and how to stay safe.
Delhi Police dismantles an international cybercrime syndicate, arresting 10 including the mastermind. Fraud exceeded Rs 50 crore across 61 complaints. Read the full details of the multi-state crackdown.
Shocking data shows Bengaluru loses nearly half a billion rupees daily to cyber fraud. Learn about the top scams and how to protect yourself in India's tech capital.
Noida Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh warns cybercrime is exploding. Learn key scams like 'digital arrest' and KYC fraud, and how to protect yourself. Report crimes fast via helpline 1930.
Bengaluru faces a cybercrime crisis, losing a staggering Rs 4.83 crore daily. Police data shows a surge in online fraud, with investment scams leading the losses. Read more on the alarming trends and police response.
A major fire in Surat's Bardoli area gutted 10 scrap warehouses after being reignited by winds. Over 100 firefighters battled the blaze, preventing casualties. Read the full report on the incident and ongoing investigation.
A Visakhapatnam couple lost Rs 1.5 crore in a USDT investment scam. Cybercrime police are investigating. Learn how to protect yourself from such online frauds.
Bengaluru reports a sharp 41% decline in cybercrime cases in Q1 2025, thanks to proactive police measures and public awareness. Read how the tech capital is fighting back.
Surat police arrest a 28-year-old woman and her lawyer for allegedly extorting Rs 20 lakh from a trader using a nude video. Read the full details of the VR Mall trap.
Surat police arrest two men for the murder of Gagan Das in Sachin GIDC. The killing followed an argument over filming in a park. Read the full investigation details.
Delhi Police's IFSO unit arrests key accused, dismantles a sophisticated cybercrime network operating across India with international links. Read the full investigation details.
A Visakhapatnam couple lost nearly ₹1.5 crore in a sophisticated USDT investment fraud. Cybercrime police warn against fake online trading platforms promising high returns. Report scams to 1930.
Surat Municipal Corporation installs public notice boards for designated dog feeding spots across 30 wards. This initiative aims to reduce dog bite incidents and follows Supreme Court directives. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh police dispose of 5228 cybercrime cases, but courts show 91.7% pendency & a mere 1.5% conviction rate, mirroring a national judicial bottleneck. Read the full NCRB data analysis.
A worker's death triggered a major strike in Surat's Bamroli textile hub, halting 150 units. Workers demand higher wages as owners and police negotiate. Read the full story.